RIVER GAUGE · CEDAR CREEK (VA)
Cedar Creek (VA) near Winchester
Frederick County, Virginia
Water level1.63 ft
Flow8 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Several homes are flooded north of Strasburg along Cedar Creek. Fromans Road and Route 11 are both flooded. Widespread agricultural flooding is occurring.
- 21 ft
Homes begin to flood north of Strasburg. Water approaches Route 11 at the Cedar Creek crossing.
- 16 ft
Water approaches an outbuilding near the creek south of Fromans Road. Water also inundates a campground near Route 11 outside of Strasburg.
- 11 ft
Overbank flooding begins but is impacting only fields near the stream.
- 7 ft
The low water bridge on Fromans Road is flooded and will be impassible.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 1942 | 27 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1936 | 25 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 23.4 ft | 20,800 cfs |
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